Posted: 12/6/2014 5:13:54 PM EDT
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Looks like I may finally be getting a smartphone, but not sure which one. Looked at them today and like the Samsung s5 active or iPhone 6
What are the benefits of each? And why did you choose one over the other? Or, is there a better option? Edit to add, is one more secure than the other? Such as encryption and not being vulnerable to viruses? |
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iPhone. Apps are vetted by the vendor, and the closed garden model is good for a casual users.
Android is years better if you want to get in under the hood and tinker, but if it's 2014 and you are just now getting a smart phone, you probably aren't in that demographic. I prefer iPhone because it just works and I don't have to dink with anything. |
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iPhone Because apps Android because apps from multiple sources (app stores). OS is not proprietary. Phones can be purchased from more than one company and you get to keep your apps if you jump ship. Phones can be rooted (aka jailbroken for Apple) w/o violating 10 million EULA paragraphs. Different ROMs can be installed if you so choose, some work better than the original. Once rooted you can remove manufacturer or carrier installed bloatware. Apps that can automate many things (e.g. Tasker) can be installed and run once rooted. You can choose your MP3 player instead of being locked into what Apple thinks you should use (iTunes). I could go on, but you get the idea. It's about freedom of choice. You get it (somewhat) with Android. You don't get it with Apple. |
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iPhone. Apps are vetted by the vendor, and the closed garden model is good for a casual users. Android is years better if you want to get in under the hood and tinker, but if it's 2014 and you are just now getting a smart phone, you probably aren't in that demographic. I prefer iPhone because it just works and I don't have to dink with anything. This is my thinking. The s5 is better on paper, cheaper, ect. But I'm not sure how secure given my tech exp. I loved my flip phone, but it doesn't always take calls... Which is the one thing I really require. Haha |
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Android because apps from multiple sources (app stores). OS is not proprietary. Phones can be purchased from more than one company and you get to keep your apps if you jump ship. Phones can be rooted (aka jailbroken for Apple) w/o violating 10 million EULA paragraphs. Different ROMs can be installed if you so choose, some work better than the original. Once rooted you can remove manufacturer or carrier installed bloatware. Apps that can automate many things (e.g. Tasker) can be installed and run once rooted. You can choose your MP3 player instead of being locked into what Apple thinks you should use (iTunes). I could go on, but you get the idea. It's about freedom of choice. You get it (somewhat) with Android. You don't get it with Apple. Quoted:
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iPhone Because apps Android because apps from multiple sources (app stores). OS is not proprietary. Phones can be purchased from more than one company and you get to keep your apps if you jump ship. Phones can be rooted (aka jailbroken for Apple) w/o violating 10 million EULA paragraphs. Different ROMs can be installed if you so choose, some work better than the original. Once rooted you can remove manufacturer or carrier installed bloatware. Apps that can automate many things (e.g. Tasker) can be installed and run once rooted. You can choose your MP3 player instead of being locked into what Apple thinks you should use (iTunes). I could go on, but you get the idea. It's about freedom of choice. You get it (somewhat) with Android. You don't get it with Apple. This pretty much sums up my feelings, but I don't root. I bought a Nexus 4 to avoid the bloatware problem. |
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I have had both and prefer the Android. Plus and minuses for both but I think the Android is more customizable. You can also change batteries once it begins to get weak or expand memory. There are tons of useful apps for both phones. Depending on the phone. Plenty of Android phones have sealed cases and no card slot anymore. Just so long as you don't get cheep-ass entry-level Android, both "just work", at this point. I'll go complete heretic, for the hell of it and say: Windows phone offerings aren't so bad, either. |
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iPhone. Apps are vetted by the vendor, and the closed garden model is good for a casual users. Android is years better if you want to get in under the hood and tinker, but if it's 2014 and you are just now getting a smart phone, you probably aren't in that demographic. I prefer iPhone because it just works and I don't have to dink with anything. Agreed, same here. I want my phone to work without having to root/custom ROM whichever phone. Samsung OEM Andriod load is bloat ware central. |
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This is my thinking. The s5 is better on paper, cheaper, ect. But I'm not sure how secure given my tech exp. I loved my flip phone, but it doesn't always take calls... Which is the one thing I really require. Haha Quoted:
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iPhone. Apps are vetted by the vendor, and the closed garden model is good for a casual users. Android is years better if you want to get in under the hood and tinker, but if it's 2014 and you are just now getting a smart phone, you probably aren't in that demographic. I prefer iPhone because it just works and I don't have to dink with anything. This is my thinking. The s5 is better on paper, cheaper, ect. But I'm not sure how secure given my tech exp. I loved my flip phone, but it doesn't always take calls... Which is the one thing I really require. Haha I've got an old ass iPhone 4 (not S) because the main thing my phone has to be is ON to take a call for work. It's a music streaming box that takes calls. Battery life is good. I just upgraded to a 6+ because the battery life is supposed to be just as good. |
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Android all the way. BTW, I own both MacBook pro and Imac and I HATE IPhones... Same here. Computers: Mac, Phones: Android iPhones are for women, children, gay men and those that cant think independently. 
If you're a man walking around with an iPhone, people notice... 
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Depending on the phone. Plenty of Android phones have sealed cases and no card slot anymore. Just so long as you don't get cheep-ass entry-level Android, both "just work", at this point. I'll go complete heretic, for the hell of it and say: Windows phone offerings aren't so bad, either. Quoted:
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I have had both and prefer the Android. Plus and minuses for both but I think the Android is more customizable. You can also change batteries once it begins to get weak or expand memory. There are tons of useful apps for both phones. Depending on the phone. Plenty of Android phones have sealed cases and no card slot anymore. Just so long as you don't get cheep-ass entry-level Android, both "just work", at this point. I'll go complete heretic, for the hell of it and say: Windows phone offerings aren't so bad, either. I've had several Androids and I phones. I've never owned an Android with a sealed case and not expandable with an SD card. Didn't know they made them. Also, added bonus with the S5 is water resistant without a case. |
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Android because apps from multiple sources (app stores). OS is not proprietary. Phones can be purchased from more than one company and you get to keep your apps if you jump ship. Phones can be rooted (aka jailbroken for Apple) w/o violating 10 million EULA paragraphs. Different ROMs can be installed if you so choose, some work better than the original. Once rooted you can remove manufacturer or carrier installed bloatware. Apps that can automate many things (e.g. Tasker) can be installed and run once rooted. You can choose your MP3 player instead of being locked into what Apple thinks you should use (iTunes). I could go on, but you get the idea. It's about freedom of choice. You get it (somewhat) with Android. You don't get it with Apple. Quoted:
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iPhone Because apps Android because apps from multiple sources (app stores). OS is not proprietary. Phones can be purchased from more than one company and you get to keep your apps if you jump ship. Phones can be rooted (aka jailbroken for Apple) w/o violating 10 million EULA paragraphs. Different ROMs can be installed if you so choose, some work better than the original. Once rooted you can remove manufacturer or carrier installed bloatware. Apps that can automate many things (e.g. Tasker) can be installed and run once rooted. You can choose your MP3 player instead of being locked into what Apple thinks you should use (iTunes). I could go on, but you get the idea. It's about freedom of choice. You get it (somewhat) with Android. You don't get it with Apple. If I root and mess something up, am I fooked or can I restore original settings? |
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If I root and mess something up, am I fooked or can I restore original settings? Quoted:
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iPhone Because apps Android because apps from multiple sources (app stores). OS is not proprietary. Phones can be purchased from more than one company and you get to keep your apps if you jump ship. Phones can be rooted (aka jailbroken for Apple) w/o violating 10 million EULA paragraphs. Different ROMs can be installed if you so choose, some work better than the original. Once rooted you can remove manufacturer or carrier installed bloatware. Apps that can automate many things (e.g. Tasker) can be installed and run once rooted. You can choose your MP3 player instead of being locked into what Apple thinks you should use (iTunes). I could go on, but you get the idea. It's about freedom of choice. You get it (somewhat) with Android. You don't get it with Apple. If I root and mess something up, am I fooked or can I restore original settings? Applications requiring root, which you may have installed, will obviously not work if you undo root, and I think you lose everything not backed up. |